Chapter 10: Lolibaba Joins ThemFanfic by: Geraint124x(3rd Person POV)
The S-Class promotion test was in full swing—chaos and magic flying everywhere.
Nero, standing opposite Erza, complained,"Erza! Could you please wear some panties? Just a little flip of your skirt and I can see everything. Bet you're not even wearing a bra right now!"
Erza blushed but retorted firmly,"You're right. I don't wear any underwear—top or bottom—because you always steal them whenever we fight. I've been training myself to go without so you can't steal anything anymore. If you want panties that badly, you don't have to steal—just ask! I'll give you as many as you want, even strip down just for you!"
Nero chuckled, remembering how much Erza had gotten used to his "steal" ability.
"Fine, but still… wear some underwear. I don't want to accidentally see your private parts during battle."
Erza fidgeted nervously."Nero… I don't really mind if it's you seeing it since we've already bathed together a lot in the past—"
Whistle!
Both of them turned to see Makarov glaring at Erza.
"Erza! You're disqualified as an examiner!" he bellowed, pointing at her.
"Eh?!" Erza blinked in shock.
Makarov gestured toward the sidelines. "Cana, Levy—take her away. Natsu, Gray, Elfman—you three will replace her."
"Wait, Master! I want to fight Nero!" Erza protested.
"Erza, with you being like this around him, this test isn't going anywhere."
Before she could argue further, Cana and Levy grabbed her arms and dragged her off.
"Give up, Erza. Master's right. Nothing good will happen with you two idiots together," Cana said bluntly.
"I agree. Can't believe you're still not dating with how you act around each other. Imagine if you actually did," Levy nodded thoughtfully.
Erza deflated, sighing as she gave up.
Natsu cracked his knuckles excitedly. "Finally, I get to fight Nero!"
"Let's see how strong he really is," Gray stretched his arms.
"I can't be a man if I don't fight him," Elfman declared proudly.
Nero smiled at Erza before turning back to his challengers."Erza! If I pass this test, I'm the one asking you out on a date."
"Is that so? Then I'll say 'Yes' in advance," she cheered, her smile brightening.
He casually tossed the panties back to Mirajane.
"Huh?" Mirajane blinked in confusion.
Suddenly, Laxus landed in front of Nero with a crackling lightning aura."You bastard!"
Nero smirked."Sorry, but from here on, I'm serious." He jumped back, eyes closing.
When they reopened, his irises glowed a rippling light purple.
[Cue: Girei – Pain's theme]
"Six Paths of Pain!" he declared.
PoofPoofPoofPoofPoof
Five copies of Nero appeared, identical and deadly.
"Are those real or illusions? Which one's the real Nero?" Laxus demanded.
One copy stepped forward, voice cold:"We are Nero Vermillion. We are God."
The six of them charged toward Makarov and the others.
"Everyone, beware! Each has their own abilities!" Makarov warned.
"Six Nerros? This is insane!" Natsu took a fighting stance.
"This is ridiculous," Gray muttered, preparing himself.
"According to Master Mavis, until the real Nero is taken down, the copies keep coming—but they have a long cooldown," Makarov explained.
"Then we better end this fast…" Elfman roared, transforming his arm into a beast's claw.
"Take Over: Satan Soul!" Mirajane's body shimmered as she transformed into her demon form. Dark scales appeared, her eyes and hair changed, and a metallic tail flicked behind her. Her outfit changed to a revealing, dark one-piece suit with gauntlets.
One Nero threw a flying kick at her, but Mirajane easily blocked and pushed him away. He flipped backward, landing smoothly.
"Nero, you'll pay for what you've done to me. I know how strong I am—I know you're the real deal," she declared proudly.
That Nero stripped off his upper clothes.
"Shuradou!"
Four extra arms burst from his back, two faces formed above his own, and a serrated blade sash unfurled around his waist. His body now bristled with mechanical weapons.
"Hieee~! There's no way you are the real Nero with a body like that! You love bullying me," Mirajane sneered.
The mechanized Nero fired a volley of segmented missiles from his detached hand.
Mirajane conjured a sphere of darkness bullets, blasting all missiles out of the sky.
"Evil Shower!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! All the missiles exploded.
The mechanized Nero launched forward, feet firing bursts.
"Going for a brawl, huh? Fine. I'll take you on!"
Mirajane charged.
Meanwhile, Laxus charged another Nero, lightning crackling fiercely.
"You can't run from me as long as I keep my eyes on the real one," he said, charging a massive lightning fist.
"Lightning Dragon's Breakdown Fist!"
A giant lightning fist shot toward the Nero, who jumped in front of the real Nero, forming a barrier.
"What?!"
Laxus's lightning was absorbed, nullified.
"Laxus… you're good at generating power," the real Nero said calmly.
Laxus growled and launched himself forward again.
Nero smiled darkly, raising his palm.
"Shinra Tensei!"
An invisible force blasted Laxus back, leaving a huge crater.
He crashed through trees and boulders, fainting.
"LAXUS!" everyone shouted.
Makarov yelled, "Nero, this is a test!"
"Relax, Uncle. I only knocked him out."
Laxus groaned, struggling to stand. "Ugh! That bastard…"
Suddenly,
"Five seconds is enough for me!" Natsu yelled and launched himself at Nero.
Caught off guard, Nero was hit with a fiery punch.
One Nero jumped to shield the real Nero.
Poof The copy disappeared.
"Five more to go!" Natsu cheered.
'Stinky Nero...' a voice echoed in Nero's mind.
Lolibaba.
'I saw what you did to my real body sealed in a lacrima under the guild. So I'm joining this test to make it harder for you as punishment for your mischief.'
Nero clenched his fists, furious.
"That Lolibaba! I'm gonna tickle your feet with a feather until you pass out later!"
(To be continued.)